Into the Wild

A tour of East Tennessee's wilderness, areas to be protected under the proposed Tennessee Wilderness Act. Photos by David Madison, courtesy of The Wilderness Society.

Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness

David Madison, courtesy of The Wilderness Society

Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness

David Madison, courtesy of The Wilderness Society

Sampson Mountain

Sampson Mountain

David Madison, courtesy of The Wilderness Society

Sampson Mountain

David Madison, courtesy of The Wilderness Society

Cherohala Skyway

David Madison, courtesy of The Wilderness Society

Cherohala Skyway

David Madison, courtesy of The Wilderness Society

Cherohala Skyway

David Madison, courtesy of The Wilderness Society

Bald River Falls

David Madison, courtesy of The Wilderness Society

Bald River Falls

David Madison, courtesy of The Wilderness Society

The members of SAWS—Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards—maintain wilderness trails the old-fashioned way. Member Jose Arroyo (top, nearest the camera) had previously been homeless before joining the group.

The members of SAWS—Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards—maintain wilderness trails the old-fashioned way.